Tenby: The 10 Best Things To Do

My guide for the best things to do in Tenby. Tenby is a beautiful town surrounded by jaw dropping scenery and more things to see that you could want! Here is my top 10 attractions you must visit whilst in Tenby!
This is one of the first videos I uploaded to this channel, if you would like to watch a more updated version of this video with even more great things to do in Tenby! Please click the link below:
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Tenby is a small town on the Pembrokeshire Coast in South Wales, it has many gorgeous beaches including Castle Beach, as well as museums, boat trips and many more tourist attractions! Here is my list of my favourite things to do as in the video:
- Take a boat trip to Caldey Island
- Climb up Castle Hill
- Enjoy Tenby's many beaches
- Visit St. Catherine's Fort
- Have a drink overlooking the harbour
- Tenby Museum & Art Gallery
- Visit the RNLI Lifeboat Station
- Explore the Many Streets
- Explore the rest of the pembrokeshire coast path
I will be making another video soon about the best things to do around The Pembrokeshire Coast but here is a few places withing a 20 minute drive for if you are on holiday in Tenby:
- Saundersfoot
- Manorbier Castle
- Laugharne Castle
- Dylan Thomas' house
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Make sure to leave a like on the video if you enjoyed! Let me know in the comments if you have visited Tenby and if you thought I missed anything off the list, and feel free to subscribe for more!

[@AlexTravels1]

Hi everyone! This is one of the first videos I made on KZbin, so I have since made an improved/updated version of the “15 Best Things To Do in Tenby”, that you can watch here if you like, it's got more detail, better footage, and even some extra locations: kzbin.info/www/bejne/kIfGgWmImbmFjac

[@bugsterrx4947]

One of the most romantic places in the world… Tenby! Was there in 2003…! Thanks for this post…!

[@never_divided]

ahhh, my hometown . cheers for the video lad

[@joshy3302]

I know my number one best thing to do, explore because i play open world RPG games and would love to explore my favourite holiday in Wales 💖💖💖💖💖

[@aiferapple1246]

Greetings from all at St Catherine's Island & Fort :)

[@AlexTravels1]

I finally got to explore the fort on St Catherine's Island on my most recent trip to Tenby last week, every previous time it had been closed, but it was amazing, definitely worth the wait to finally explore it!

[@aiferapple1246]

@@AlexTravels1 So glad you managed to come and see the Fort :D Lots of work still to do but so much done :D

[@jasonhindley2993]

Great video, Tenby is such a beautiful place, been going since the 70s from when I was a small child. Saundersfoot is worth a visit and is only a few minutes away from Tenby. Some lovely cafes to try out.

[@AlexTravels1]

Indeed, such a great walk from Saundersfoot, some really epic coastline around there!

[@foreignwarren7361]

I lived there for 6 months in the 90s, really nice place.

[@AlexTravels1]

I keep finding myself going back again and again, It's just such a gorgeous place!

[@sabumiah3421]

Fantastic video Alex. Thanks for uploading!

[@AlexTravels1]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@bridgebeyond7199]

Beautiful video.lovely place

[@AlexTravels1]

Thankyou! Glad you enjoyed

[@cannyexplorer5357]

100% agree with you about the boat trip. It was the very best thing we did at the beginning of September.

[@AlexTravels1]

The last time we visited Tenby we did the boat trip that dropped us off on Caldey Island, that was our favourite so far, Caldey Island is incredible

[@TravellyWorld]

😊Nice VLOG! Thank you for sharing!Hi from Travelly 👍

[@AlexTravels1]

Thankyou! I'm glad you enjoyed!😀

[@anna-mariekjdeolsen5696]

I am moving to South Wales soon and it’s great learning about some of the beautiful places there. I will put Tenby on my list!

[@AlexTravels1]

Tenby is definitely worth a visit, I'm finally heading back this summer and I can't wait to explore Tenby again! (this time when less things are closed)

[@leahh2424]

A little tip...tenby and Pembrokeshire in general is considered West Wales.

[@julieradcliffe2941]

You make it sound Beautiful well said and fab video 📹 👌 thankyou.

[@AlexTravels1]

Thankyou, glad you enjoyed! It's an incredible place!

[@TheJohnnyh61]

Off to Tenby end of October, thanks for the vid, most helpful. All the best

[@AlexTravels1]

It's such a great place to visit! I spent 2 full days there and still didn't manage to see everything in Tenby! I'm glad you enjoyed the vid and have a good trip!!

[@davidben3435]

Good video. Love that place

[@AlexTravels1]

It was great, one of my favorite towns in Wales that I've visited so far!!

[@susanyilmaz1315]

Off to Tenby tomorrow. Really looking forward to it.

[@AlexTravels1]

I couldn't recommend it enough, enjoy your trip!

[@shaylapickett8966]

Omg next time take me with you!! Lol new sub here & definitely an admirer of Tenby now! Thanks for sharing and helping me add another Destination to my list! Thanks for sharing! Good video 🙌🏽👏🏽👏🏽

[@AlexTravels1]

Thankyou! I'm glad you enjoyed. It is a great town, such a small place packed with so much! Would definitely recommend

[@t-musicplaylist3983]

Nice view ! & Cool video.

[@AlexTravels1]

Thanks, I'm glad you enjoyed! Tenby was one of my favourite parts of Wales!

[@calliecane7487]

Went here 2 years ago. You show Tenby at its best

[@AlexTravels1]

Thanks! I'm glad you enjoyed, I loved Tenby, the boat trips from Tenby to Caldey Island are awesome!

[@calliecane7487]

@@AlexTravels1 will definitely book a boat trip next time I go

[@minerva7699]

Wow. I just heard Tenby Through you. So lovely!! Definitely your new subbie =)

[@AlexTravels1]

Thankyou! I'm glad you enjoyed, Tenby really is a great place, there's an amazing view around every corner!

[@ellaknight6583]

I have been to TENBY twice on holiday!!

[@Helennawalsh]

New subscriber here! Awesome video, we love Tenby! My sister lives in Cardiff so when we visit her we tend to travel to Tenby too! 😀

[@AlexTravels1]

Thanks, I'm glad you enjoyed! Tenby is great. I used to go often as a kid and every time I go I always enjoy it even more than the last! Easily one of my favourite places from my entire road trip!

[@marianrozsa1746]

I was last year in tenby such a beautiful place amanzing probably i will this year again

[@AlexTravels1]

Indeed, I'd like to go back to Tenby as well as there were some things I missed, but for my wales trip for this year I decided on Snowdonia instead

[@shahis786]

I never heard of this town haha Wow very beautiful Greta video keep it up

[@AlexTravels1]

Thanks, glad you enjoyed! It's a gorgeous town!

[@HiddenGemi]

I've been to Tenby!!! ❤️

[@AlexTravels1]

Tenby was great! I actually spent 2 days in Tenby on my trip across Wales instead of just 1 because of how much I enjoyed it! So much to do!!

[@exploreearth6275]

Tenby is a wonderful place

[@mollyandruny8573]

I live so close to Tenby

[@sergiogoge5411]

Amazing place

[@AlexTravels1]

It was great, I spent 2 full days in Tenby and still couldn't see everything! Real highlight of Wales in my opinion!

[@georgeholroyd7037]

@@AlexTravels1 I’m from Hwest and my Grandad lives in Tenby so I’ve been countless times to Tenby. As lovely as it is and as much as I adore the place, nowadays a lot of locals try and avoid in the summertime because of all the tourists 😂. Mostly only go in the wintertime when there’s no tourists around.

[@steffanhoffmann8937]

Excellent presentational skills mate. Under ten minutes is cool. So is Tenby. One of my faves in the world. (I've travelled to 36 countries)

[@AlexTravels1]

Thanks, I'm glad you enjoyed! Well I don't think Tenby can get a much better review than that!

[@steffanhoffmann8937]

@@AlexTravels1 Appreciated Alex.

[@junglegoose4648]

Great video! another good one might be top 10 beaches in Pembrokeshire, would be fun to film! If you had lots of time you could split into top 10 of north and south Pembs. I live here and can vouch for them!!

[@AlexTravels1]

I'm actually heading back to the Pembrokeshire and Carmarthenshire area next summer to catch up on the things I missed there! So I'll definitely make some more videos around the area! And I recently visited revisited North Wales/Snowdonia as well, so I've got videos from there coming very soon!

[@sionevans947]

Caldey island has a monastery on it and an order of monks living on it ,they make wine , perfumes and other things you can buy . You can go ashore and explore

[@AlexTravels1]

I recently visited Tenby again a couple of months ago and finally took the boat trip on to Caldey Island and it was amazing! We wanted to try some of the chocolate that the monks make but unfortunately didn't get the chance. I made a short video about our visit to Caldey Island as part of a newer and updated version of this video that you can watch here if you're interested: kzbin.info/www/bejne/kIfGgWmImbmFjac (Caldey island segment starts at 3:00)

[@andrewpreece6051]

You can't go wrong with a Tenby boat trip, weather you are mackerel fishing or going to Caldey Island a boat trip is a MUST in Tenby. Hungry? Try eating at the Hope and Anchor for some of the best seafood in town or The fat seagull for fantastic homemade food.

[@Spangletiger]

5.29 The house to the right of the steps, before the yellow building, is The Tudor Merchant's House, which is another museum.

[@AlexTravels1]

Indeed! I somehow totally missed it out the first time! But I visited Tenby again a couple of weeks ago and I'm currently making an updated version of this video that I'll be uploading very soon!

[@Spangletiger]

@@AlexTravels1 It lured you back! Tenby does that to people. There is always something to discover!😂

[@kathrynedwards6169]

Kay UK...Two weeks time I am moving from London ( not my London of my youth 50`s-6o`s and beyond )...so hve opted for the natural life..in a village called Narberth...full of artists..my friend lives there from my art-school days...Tenby is short ride away....can`t wait....great video....

[@AlexTravels1]

Glad you enjoyed! The entirety of Carmarthenshire and the Pembrokeshire Coast has some of the most incredible scenery I've ever seen! Best of luck with the move!

[@georgeholroyd7037]

@@AlexTravels1 Don’t forget about Ceredigion as well. All three counties get along really well😂

[@catfoodbumhole9954]

I went there today on a wildlife sfary

[@sashalawrence4786]

Even better get on the boat trip that allows you to get off on caldey island and explore the lighthouse, cliff edges, monastery and chocolate factory!

[@AlexTravels1]

I couldn't agree more! We visited Tenby again a couple of weeks ago and explored Caldey island, it was absolutely gorgeous! If you are interested you can watch our exploration of Caldey island in this video here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/kIfGgWmImbmFjac

[@sashalawrence4786]

@@AlexTravels1 I was there too 20th of may for a week..maybe we crossed paths!

[@AlexTravels1]

@@sashalawrence4786 we just missed you, we were there the week before!

[@stephensmithphotography]

👌👌

[@jennaportch6100]

We are staying in Tenby next week - thank you for this video. Feel excited to see what’s to offer. What was the name of smallest restaurant you mentioned? Hopefully we will be able to do the boat trip.

[@AlexTravels1]

I'm glad you found the video helpful! The place we visited was called Caffè Vista, that entire street was full of places to eat and drink and almost all of them had balconies with great views. Hope that helps and enjoy your trip!

[@AlexTravels1]

And I'd definitely recommend the boat trip!

[@sirginirgin4808]

Thanks for the information. I'm with my wife this Wednesday. Any advice for good coffee shop and restaurant?

[@AlexTravels1]

We had an afternoon drink at a great place called Caffè Vista, overlooking Tenby's North Beach, it had a great tucked away balcony and beach view, which was nice... as long as the weather isn't being too Welsh!

[@cannibalisticraver]

What is the name of the pub you was in with the lovely view across the beach/sea.

[@AlexTravels1]

It was called Seaview Cafe. Hope that helps!

[@robertrileyphotography]

I'm just wondering what happened to the "10" best things to do it Tenby? I only see "9" 🤷🏼‍♂️🤣🤣 Good video though dude, I've been Tenby many times. Mrs hasn't, so going to take her this year, we live in North Wales. 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿

[@AlexTravels1]

Hmm, maybe it turns out I can't count to 10! (the joys of looking back at the mistakes of some of the first videos I made on KZbin). Enjoy your trip to Tenby!!

[@laurasimona7288]

I’m in Tenby now

[@alexdrennan6185]

You can actually land on Caldey island a walk around the monastery which wasn't mentioned in your video , two beaches north beach and south beach . the Welsh pathway goes around the whole of the Welsh coast and Pembrokeshire section is one part of it. if you are going to produce vologes you really should do some research like St Catherines fort was built along with the fort at Milford Haven as a defence against the french and is a Palmerston Fort which was ordered by Lord Palmerston to protect the british cost line but when completed were were obsolete straight away , it was used in both the great war and second world war at at one time was a zoo , it has appeared in many tv programmes including sherlock

[@AlexTravels1]

Thanks for your comment, this was actually one of the first videos that I made so I know it has a few issues, I have actually since remade this video to improve it (and went for a stroll on Caldey Island as well, which was beautiful!). If you're interested, here is the link to my updated (and much more recent) video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/kIfGgWmImbmFjac

[@carolinakm3795]

How many days do you recommend in Tenby to see some of these top 10 sites?

[@AlexTravels1]

We explored Tenby over 2 days, there was definitely more to see and do though, both of those days were absolutely packed!

[@clairebunker8508]

Did you know that from 1968 - 1978 there was a small zoo on St. Catherine's Island?

[@AlexTravels1]

Indeed! We finally got to explore St. Catherine's island the last time we visited Tenby as it had been closed every previous time. We learned all about the zoo on there and the interesting history of the island, was amazing to see!

[@richardgower232]

noras kitchen,Tenby in the indoor market, authentic Malaysian food.

[@SorgiStories]

We forget Wales! We shouldn't. Especially checking out, as you say, the untouched islands...wait...seals? We last saw those in the "wild" on the piers of San Francisco. Wales looks like a package of awesomeness. (Glad to hit the red rectangle for you!)

[@AlexTravels1]

It's one of those places that I think a lot of people dont think about (even me for a long time!). The seals are apparently all over the welsh islands! I'm glad you enjoyed and thanks for the subscribe! I've got more videos coming soon from all over wales!

[@HiddenGemi]

Seriously, so many hidden jems in Wales!! :)

[@kingchan9100]

any recommended accommodation to stay? also, are we allowed to fish there?

[@AlexTravels1]

We stayed in Pendine which was around a 20 min drive to Tenby, there are so many places to stay on Pembrokeshire/Carmarthenshire area, all of which are relatively close. I also do remember seeing a lot of fishermen in Tenby down by the harbour!

[@MARTINA-gc3tq]

I like free beaches…..I am used to being charged to go on my local beach in the US.

[@docksider]

And remember it has the town walls still standing.

[@judithrainbow1126]

St Davids is a city. It is a cathedral

[@davidjacksonjackson3212]

How lucky I am, I live in tenby.

[@AlexTravels1]

Such a great town! Even after 2 days there I still had many things I hadn't seen!

[@christrickett3291]

Is 'Alex travels' adjective and noun, or subject and verb?

[@AlexTravels1]

Who knows?! Maybe it's all of them🤣

[@txddy._.f0r.l1fe83]

Tenby’s in west wales

[@grahamsibbert2412]

The island is a disappointment and interesting at the same time, you can only visit the fort where, with a bit of imagination it’s interesting. You should try the walk from Saundersfoot to Tenby, not the easy walk along the top but up and down the cliffs. Hard walking but brilliant. Tenby is a fantastic place to visit and stay.. do not visit places in Tenby expecting to find big town type museums because they are all tiny, but very very good. Fantastic place.

[@AlexTravels1]

We walked a segment of Saundersfoot to Tenby but didn't walk the entire way due to running out of time, but the section we did walk was incredible ...I'd love to go back and do the walk in full!

[@grahamsibbert2412]

Hello Alex. Some people start this walk along the beach, but when we went the tide was in so it was a trek up the hill and through the houses as if you were walking/driving out of town. We had to ask directions. It was a little difficult to find the start because it was down a road between some big houses. There were two walk signs, I forget one we followed (I have a feeling it was just the standard round disc with a Green arrow), but the other was the standard Acorn with an arrow. Both routes start at this point . We were advised not to follow the Acorn because that went up on top of the cliffs. We followed the other sign. It was a little rocky and difficult in some parts (crossed and followed the Acorn route several times). Not a walk for the very unfit and it took us 3+ hours. I would do it again but my wife won’t. By the way we are both 75 so if we can do it so can you 😂.

[@christrickett3291]

Decent channel, subbed, more should do the same, I guess at the moment not many people are thinking about travel. I don't know if you have visited Crewe but I suggest, er, not bothering :D

[@AlexTravels1]

I have not, I haven't visited too much in the North of England yet... but I have a big road trip planned this summer across the entirety of northern England, so who knows!

[@Abby_walks]

Is the sofa made out of t-shirt material or is his t-shirt made out of sofa material? They look the same

[@AlexTravels1]

I wish I had the knowledge to be recycling my sofas into t-shirts, or t-shirts into sofas... either way!

[@eviedrawz5747]

Wally the walrus has been blocking the slipway for the RNLI meaning they can’t launch the boat

[@AlexTravels1]

Always the troublemaker!😂

[@NallDave]

We used to go several times every year. Then they started charging a ridiculous amount for the loos. We don't bother now.

[@AlexTravels1]

That is very true, the toilets were expensive!😂

[@NallDave]

@@AlexTravels1 And guess what, the beach is being used as a toilet so keep your shoes on.

[@racelox]

What a weird reason to not go somewhere 😂😂

[@NallDave]

@@racelox When you get to a certain age you need the loo more, so when the loos are expensive it is a consideration. If you think I am the only one who no longer goes to Tenby because of the ridiculously high loo cost, you are wrong. We are advised that there are free to use loos in Sainsbury's so I might check that out next time I'm that way. Then again, we like Saundersfoot more as it is less commercialised and the loos on the front there are free. Its all part of the slippery slope of the withdrawal and privatisation of essential public services.

[@racelox]

@@NallDave If I need to take a piss, I don't mind paying 30p. It certainly won't stop me going to a place I like 😂😂 fucking hell.

[@jodo5825]

Life boat mariners prince of wales Normandy buccaneer the sun 5 archers that’s all I can remember about my time in tenby 😂😂😂

[@spyder7218]

I’m pissed cuz I just came back from Tenby holoday and now I’m really sad cuz I live in abardare and I REALLY WANNA FUCKING LIVE IN TEMBY OK

[@anthonylambert4523]

It's pronounced Coll-dee island by locals..

[@robinspat]

Tenby is West Wales Pembrokeshire not South 👀 😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@sarahmiles9449]

Caldey is pronounced Call -- dee; not cal as in calpol..... nice video though!

[@AlexTravels1]

Thankyou, I'm glad you enjoyed! And thanks for the pronunciation advice! I've been visiting Wales since I was a kid and still seem to mispronounce 99% of Welsh words

[@tombartram6842]

People say "relatively good" meaning "quite good". Wrong. "Relatively" can only be used if there's a context. For example, "It rained all week but Friday was relatively good so we went out for the day." You're welcome.

[@miriammorgan1140]

Pronounced....Call..dee Island

[@jodo5825]

One bad thing about Pembrokeshire is the quality of takeaway food stayed in tenby for nearly 2 years went to all chines Indian italian etc and the quality and taste is shocking the restauramts actually go to the local supermarkets to buy there Nan breads etc charge you double the price for one that they paid in supermarket the place is a rip off for tourists hard to get any decent white aswell 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@meriemboissequine5388]

I live n Tenby 💜💜💉💉

[@wetwater8602]

Stop clapping/tapping it’s distracting 😮

[@AlexTravels1]

Apologies! This was one of the first videos I made and my microphone wasn't the best, I have since updated this video with a newer (higher quality) version. If you're interested, you can watch it here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/kIfGgWmImbmFjac